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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21531

CLYDGB21531 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21531

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21531
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code531
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchGlencairn Square Kilmarnock
CityKilmarnock
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CLYD Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
531 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21531?

CLYDGB21531 identifies Glencairn Square Kilmarnock, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21531?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21531 is Glencairn Square Kilmarnock. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21531.

How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21531 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21531.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21531 stand for?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 531 identifies the branch Glencairn Square Kilmarnock.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.